The Music Of A Country, Pop & Movie Star Lives On!

There are many crossover acts in Country Music today, with several making their way to Country after mild attempts in Pop, Rock and Rap.  Today, we put the spotlight on an act that had success in Country Music first, before the world discovered her talents.  Way before 'Grease' and 'Physical', in 1974, The Country Music Association crowned Olivia-Newton John the CMA Female Vocalist of the Year!  70s Country Radio staples 'Let Me Be There' 'Please Mr. Please' and 'If You Love Me, Let Me Know' helped launch an international career of one of the most successful crossover acts of all-time.  

In addition to her massive catalog of music, Olivia also stepped up and shared her inspirational story about surviving cancer on three different occasions- leading her to describe herself as a 'Cancer Thriver'!  Furthermore, opening the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Center to help more survive the battles that eventually took her life. According to their web site: "At the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre our patients experience world-leading treatment and care complemented by wellness programs to support patients in body, mind and spirit. We have over 200 clinical trials in progress, providing access to new, breakthrough therapies."

Olivia continued to record and tour until her final days.  One of her last recordings, in 2016, was a duet with friend Marie Osmond on an uplifting track called 'Getting Better All The Time'. If you've never heard this hidden gem, give it a listen below.  You'll appreciate the story and message, knowing her health struggles and life challenges at the time it was recorded. Olivia passed in 2022 at the age of 73.

These days, Olivia's music lives on with award winning tribute artist Sabrina Plaisance-Sia.  Sabrina and her  Grease Tribute band, loaded with world-class musicians, will appear at the Wood Theater in Glens Falls, New York on Friday, March 27, 2026- as part of Kevin Richards' 'Close Up' Country Concert Throwback Series. Learn more about Sabrina and her in-demand tribute to Olivia in the podcast link below- hosted by award winning DJ Richie Phillips.

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